Yes, it is alone, maybe lonely, maybe self-sufficient :S, but it seems resilient and strong enough and stands out from the crowd 😉 Thank you “Sweetie” x
A solitary tree… but still connected through its roots, delving deep into the earth. Beautiful photo, Paula, I like the black and white.
Solitude is not a bad thing, as long as you can chose it. I love and need to be alone on regular basis.
Thank you Mar 🙂 Have you read my “Isolation” post from May … it features a great quote by Fernando Pessoa. If not yet, I would like you to read it … and to share your opinion with me. I am like you in this respect, *hugs*
Very nice! A tree demonstrating the peaceful, mindful and powerful strength of solitude.
I love Alan Parsons Project. Thank you.
Enjoy your weekend.
Love
Dina
You love Alan Parsons Project too 🙂 How cool is that!
Yes, I also found this tree strong and not lonely 😉
Thank you very much Dina. A nice weekend to you!
Paula your questions – “Do you know where you are? and Are you where you want to be?”are indeed reflective! The answer to me for both would be ~ “If I know who I am” !
There is something special in that photo! 🙂
This is a very good answer Dilip :). Thank you. The tree seemed special to me. I did not think my colour shot hade done it justice (at least not to the impression it left on me at the time), so I played with it a bit in post-processsing 😉 Bless you!
To answer your both questions like a physicist (which I’m not). It all depends on your point of view. I saw this tree from the other side and it was a small tree at forest edge right where it belonged.
To be depressing:
As I’m unable to determine where am I.
I’m unable to decide if I’m where I want to be.
To be realistic:
We are all knee deep in s**t
We all would much rather be standing on solid ground
It is all hidden in our point of view turn around, life may be different if you look at it from different angle. Life isn’t just a B&W photo.
Nope, as it consists of many shades of gray as in this picture. Your arguments are solid, but you have mixed up realistic and depressing points of view…. shouldn’t “sh1t” argument be called depressing, and your depressing a realistic one?
I am sure you understand exactly what you ask and answer. Both are questions of philosophy. I’ll answer them, if I am wrong, please. tell me the correct the answer, Paula …. 🙂
Do you know where you are? Yes, I know…
Are you where you want to be? No, I am not!. I am sure you understand exactly what you ask and the answer. Both are questions of philosophy. I’ll answer them, if I am wrong, please tell me the correct answer …. 🙂
I do not want to be in place and my current condition. If I were given the opportunity to live a second time, I do not want to be in a place and in a condition like this … 🙂
Hello Hilal, there is no right or wrong answer here. It is not a quizz 😉 These questions can be philosophycal, or physical or existentialist, and I am happy you wanted to share your answers with me. My answer would be very similar to yours….. Thank you Hilal.
Thanks the same Paula. We have already started our journey towards Friday: in two days it’s Friday the day after tomorrow already, and tomorrow it’s only one day till it’s Friday the day after tomorrow.
There’s still hope! 😀
Lost in Translation 
Paula in black’nd white again..?
Not bad at all… ‘big smile’
Good questions to ask yourself
– I can answer yes to both… 😉
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I am happy for you mon Drake 🙂
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A lonely tree far away from the forest, lovely! 🙂
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Yes, it is alone, maybe lonely, maybe self-sufficient :S, but it seems resilient and strong enough and stands out from the crowd 😉 Thank you “Sweetie” x
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Good question Paula and beautiful shot!
Happy to be the solitary one getting noticed or sad to be alone?? 🙂
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I guess we’ll never know 😉 At the time, I saw it as a solitary character wanting to stand out and not desperate to be one in the crowd 😀
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Beautiful! Black and white is a very good choice.
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Yup, black and white did it more justice than my colour take 😉 Thanks Jeffo. I am glad you appreciate it 🙂
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Answer is in the affirmative. 🙂 Love the black and white for the theme. 🙂
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Good for you AD :D. Thank you for approving of my b&w scheme. Cheers!
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“Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong” (Winston Churchill)… 🙂
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🙂 He was smart and witty, and I love all of his quotes :D….. This is much appreciated Drake. 🙂
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A solitary tree… but still connected through its roots, delving deep into the earth. Beautiful photo, Paula, I like the black and white.
Solitude is not a bad thing, as long as you can chose it. I love and need to be alone on regular basis.
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Thank you Mar 🙂 Have you read my “Isolation” post from May … it features a great quote by Fernando Pessoa. If not yet, I would like you to read it … and to share your opinion with me. I am like you in this respect, *hugs*
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The tree says a lot about solitary. I like the new header, so beautiful!
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Thank you Amy for always making me smile with your comments 🙂 Thank you for liking my tree 🙂 and my self-portrait 😉
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Very nice! A tree demonstrating the peaceful, mindful and powerful strength of solitude.
I love Alan Parsons Project. Thank you.
Enjoy your weekend.
Love
Dina
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You love Alan Parsons Project too 🙂 How cool is that!
Yes, I also found this tree strong and not lonely 😉
Thank you very much Dina. A nice weekend to you!
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Nice shot of the tree in solitude away from the rest of the forest, Paula. Great submission to the weekly challenge!
– Nate
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I am glad you like it Nate. Thank you 🙂
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Those questions in the beginning compels you to sit back and think.
Lovely photograph apt for the challenge.
And I love the new header image 🙂
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Thank you for your thoughts Hitesh 🙂 and it is good to know you like both my post pic and my watchful header 😉
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The header picture is like a beautiful painting.
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🙂 It is my self-portrait – entirely my work 🙂
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Very well done… Nice effect 🙂
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Paula your questions – “Do you know where you are? and Are you where you want to be?”are indeed reflective! The answer to me for both would be ~ “If I know who I am” !
There is something special in that photo! 🙂
Cheers!
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This is a very good answer Dilip :). Thank you. The tree seemed special to me. I did not think my colour shot hade done it justice (at least not to the impression it left on me at the time), so I played with it a bit in post-processsing 😉 Bless you!
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To answer your both questions like a physicist (which I’m not). It all depends on your point of view. I saw this tree from the other side and it was a small tree at forest edge right where it belonged.
To be depressing:
As I’m unable to determine where am I.
I’m unable to decide if I’m where I want to be.
To be realistic:
We are all knee deep in s**t
We all would much rather be standing on solid ground
It is all hidden in our point of view turn around, life may be different if you look at it from different angle. Life isn’t just a B&W photo.
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Nope, as it consists of many shades of gray as in this picture. Your arguments are solid, but you have mixed up realistic and depressing points of view…. shouldn’t “sh1t” argument be called depressing, and your depressing a realistic one?
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Looks terrific Paula! I like that image quite a bit!
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Thank you so much Phil 🙂
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Excellent post Paula i really like it 🙂
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Awww, and I thought you would be sceptical about it, as you are such a happy, positive person 😀 Thank you Jake!
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I am sure you understand exactly what you ask and answer. Both are questions of philosophy. I’ll answer them, if I am wrong, please. tell me the correct the answer, Paula …. 🙂
Do you know where you are? Yes, I know…
Are you where you want to be? No, I am not!. I am sure you understand exactly what you ask and the answer. Both are questions of philosophy. I’ll answer them, if I am wrong, please tell me the correct answer …. 🙂
I do not want to be in place and my current condition. If I were given the opportunity to live a second time, I do not want to be in a place and in a condition like this … 🙂
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Hello Hilal, there is no right or wrong answer here. It is not a quizz 😉 These questions can be philosophycal, or physical or existentialist, and I am happy you wanted to share your answers with me. My answer would be very similar to yours….. Thank you Hilal.
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I know you are a smart people Paula… 🙂
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🙂 Thank you Hilal 🙂
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Nice entry Paula. Let me answer your philosophical questions with a famous philosophical quote:
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😀 Excellent answer CG :), and absolutely true! Thank you for approving of my entry 😉 Hope you’ll have a great week!
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Thanks the same Paula. We have already started our journey towards Friday: in two days it’s Friday the day after tomorrow already, and tomorrow it’s only one day till it’s Friday the day after tomorrow.
There’s still hope! 😀
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What a lovely photo Paula!! 🙂
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Thank you Leti 🙂
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Solitary but still at one with the world . .. . lovely shot Paula! The black and white gives it such warmth!
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I am always thrilled to read your comments, Patt .. you have a unique perspective of things 🙂 Thank you dear 🙂
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